Any cheap houses?

[Anita S]

Hi i'm new to these forum thingies so if i mess up forgive me.

I've moved up to Durham from Scunthorpe and i'm staying in a guest house near Durham . It is a bit grotty and i want to find somewhere better but cheap. Can anyone point me in the right direction. I'm unemployed at the moment but hope to find work. I am prepaired to share. Not to expensive and not in too dodgy an area. Where are the areas of Durham to avoid?

Thanks for any advice,
Anita

[Stephen L]

Have you tried applying for council accommodation? The offices are on Claypath near tha Gala Theatre.

Most villages around Durham are fine but have rough parts within them. I would not be put off living anywhere in Durham except Sherburn Road Estate.

The council will let you know of other housing options such as housing groups and private landlords.